This is the year of massive live concerts in South Africa! Kicking things off with Imagine Dragons in February, South Africans can expect to see some of the planet’s largest music industry names gracing stages across Mzansi. In this article we’re taking a look at the 4 biggest live concerts in South Africa in 2023:
1.Imagine Dragons – Mercury World Tour
If you’re the world’s biggest Imagine Dragons fan and you haven’t seen them live yet, you won’t have to imagine what it’s like for much longer! Imagine Dragons will be bringing their Mercury World Tour to Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium for one night only on the 4th of February 2023.
Check out City Lodge Hotel Newtown or Road Lodge Southgate if you’re looking for a great place to spend the night.
2. Sting – My Songs
From iconic front man for The Police, widely considered the best three-piece band to ever make music, to award-winning solo artist, Sting is a musical powerhouse recognised by music fans of many ages from across the globe. Catch Sting’s South African instalment of his My Songs tour, coming to the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on the 5th of February 2023.
Explore Town Lodge Menlo Park or City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood if you still need accommodation close to the show.
3. Counting Crows
Few international pop bands climbed to the same heights of popularity in the early 2000s as Counting Crows did. With more than a handful of hits to boast about, Counting Crows will be bringing true musical genius to the Grand Arena at GrandWest in Cape Town on the 16th of April 2023.
Book accommodation at City Lodge Hotel GrandWest or Road Lodge N1 City to book a stay right near the concert.
4. UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Let’s hear it for a band that brought reggae music to Europe and put it firmly on the international stage! Ali Campbell, legendary lead singer of UB40, is back with the band and ready to rock Durban with iconic reggae pop music everyone can enjoy. Catch UB40 featuring Ali Campbell live at the Durban ICC on the 1st of June 2023.
Explore the City Lodge Hotel Durban or Road Lodge Durban to find affordable accommodation nearby the show.
Stay with us when travelling for the shows
It’s possible to explore, experience and enjoy everything our beautiful country has to offer when there’s affordable, comfortable accommodation right where you need it. What is clear is that 2023 is going to be a big year for live concerts in South Africa, with some of the biggest names in the music industry gracing our shores for sold out shows in our most iconic live venues. Wherever your adventures take you, there’s a place to stay close by that feels just like home.